Racing your CRF230F when you're older than dirt. 

I had successful rotator cuff surgery in 2019. (First 2 weeks is the worst!) I was back to riding and racing 9 months later, after a lot of strength training and rehab. I’m 100% + now. Good luck!

Glad you enjoyed it

Really? Nice!

Glad you like them!

Probably more important to stay healthy enough to teach that grandson not only the joy of riding, but how not to get hurt doing it. Wish I had a grandson! Still waiting!

Thanks! And Happy Easter!

Thanks! 1995 cr250 was a great bike, enjoy. Now if you had a 2005…..now THAT is a great bike.

Thanks and yes I think I’ll keep her.

Giddy! Great idea! Gabriel at Torture Test makes the best videos, I love them. Thanks for watchin’

Thanks!

God is good!

There are several upgrades you can do that cost very little money. And yes, He is.

Thanks! CRF250F is a great platform. Needs some suspension work but Lots of power potential in that 4 valve head.

@@lowbuckgarage1 Already have Racetech suspension front and rear going on now. Can’t wait to feel the difference. Very interested in hearing about your 150r front end conversion.

@@jonesy1780 forks are installed, but the motor is out right now getting worked on, just started working on the fork install video now but wanted to include a test ride. It’ll happen.

Thanks. Pretty funny, the looks. I’m putting a CRF150R sticker on it this time, just to mess with their heads.

That’s what it does best!

It is a great bike, especially after a few easy mods it’s even better. For safety’s sake too. Thanks for watching. Have a Merry Christmas.🎄

Yes, and I’ll be #62x this year, I’ve raced with old LA Old Timers club before, time to get back with them. I see they run at Glen Helen often. Just did some race mods on the clutch too, video to come.

@@lowbuckgarage1 Cool, I sometimes video when I'm at Glen Helen. Maybe, I'll see you out there.

@@wheeleking9049 Hey you’ve got great XR650 videos! I just subscribed to you.

Thanks. The 230 is the XR200s rich nephew.

ausgezeichnet danke schoen.

@@lowbuckgarage1 wow, perfect German, cheers 🙂

What kid?

@@lowbuckgarage1 The title of the video is called "Podium On A $800 DR200?". Channel called Torture Test Magazine. He came in 2nd, not 1st as I thought. Still, he was in an Open class on a beater DR200.

Oh yeah that’s Gabe from Torture Test. I’m pretty sure he just placed third in the GH 24hr Iron man enduro event, solo, on his crf230f. Fantastic achievement. He’s visiting New York on assignment right now, I don’t think he’s had time to edit or upload it yet.

Oh yes, torture test magazine is awesome. Gabe does the impossible on all kinds of bikes. He took the little “dirty 230” to the podium in the Ironman event.

Hey Jim! Thanks!

How you been guy haven't seen any videos in awhile. Hope you and your family are all well.

@@jimbingham99 all good here! Just busy finishing taxes today. Ugh and ouch. I’m your first subscriber. Time to get your camera out there bud! Good to hear from you.

I think I hit wrong button I don't have videos.

Thanks! I’m looking forward to the results. Yes, I did lose some low end grunt, but gained high end pull. The porting now in process, with larger intake valve, is what will make the difference. And Yes a different pipe may be in order. We’ll see!

True. Installing the 240 big bore kit, bigger cam, and intake valve now, plus additional head porting. videos to follow. Should be interesting. Thanks for watching.

I love torture test magazine channel. Gabriel is great!

Totally agree. A little beef-up on the suspension and some inexpensive power/motor mods and the little bike is reliable, low maintenance, and race worthy. Thanks for watchin

Thanks! Most of it from EBay and Amazon.

@@lowbuckgarage1 Thanks dude!

@@lowbuckgarage1 Did you buy them separately or as a kit?

@@Adrian_Day after much looking, I did find a couple kits kit that included engine covers, caps, motor mounts, etc. www.ebay.com/itm/133648420736?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BONp3MfBT1C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=dUylyqUjRda&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@@lowbuckgarage1 Have you re jetted your 230? Have you replaced the exhaust? If so, what jets, and what exhaust? I’m just trying to get as much power as I can out of my 230 lol 😂

I’ve heard it’s really good. And the price is reasonable compared to some of the others. Check out torture test magazine on RU-vid. Gabe just purchased one and he appears to love it. He raced the 24 hour at Glen Helen a couple weeks ago he hasn’t published a full test on shock yet. I bought the Racing Brothers shock, it’s pricier, but not necessarily better.

@@lowbuckgarage1 I love your project "lightest possible CRF230F". I'm going the same way. Here in Brazil it is the most popular trail bike available.

@@icunhal thanks! I’m almost done editing video for complete installation of CRF150R fork will post on RU-vid in a few days. Soon after will post install video of Racing Brothers shock with it’s hose reservoir.

@@lowbuckgarage1 It's my dream to put these forks in my bike, but here in my country is almost impossible... To find and to pay for...

I’m only 5’9” so it’s perfect for me. Check out Gabe at Torture Test Magazine on YT. I think he raced a 230 this year at Glen Helen 24 hr endurance.

Wow that sounds like a VERY interesting build. First time I’ve ever heard of Yz426 fork and 450 swingarm setup used! Did it add or subtract any weight? I’d be using an Ohlins shock too if I could afford it. So I’m eyeballing the Racing Brothers shock, it’s less than an ohlins but still pricey at $600. The 95 xr250 shock ($125) is working ok, but a bit soft for Mx.

​@@lowbuckgarage1I have pictures if you want to see it. i started out using the yz426 rear end, but ran into the problem of the axel diameter not matching the wheels i purchased. So i ended up just buying a 450 swing arm. for the olin shock i only spent $700 on it as it was for the crf300 rally bike. fit the CRF230 with no mods. however with the yz450f i had to do some mods. i can show you where i got the ohlin if that is the price range you are looking for

here is a link to see all the pictures of the mods. photos.app.goo.gl/Mis4coQCLZWfKYos9

@@keepsyouincontrol wow! Nice! First class build! Impressed! Swingarm looks like a nightmare to install though. Is the swingarm longer now? I just got through hogging out my rear axle slot 1/2” rearward and added a chain link so I could slide the wheel back further. In process now with much lighter footpeg mounts that move them rearward 1 inch and inward 1/2 inch. Bar-mounts 1 inch up and 1 inch forward. Matches cockpit of CRF250R now. Videos coming, but they take much longer than the build. I find that YouTubing triples the time to complete any job.

@@lowbuckgarage1 yes the swing arm is longer. the length of the bike from center point to center point on the wheels match the bigger bike (450's etc). somewhere i read that that helped on whoops etc. not sure since I'm not a pro rider. Yes it was a nightmare. the swing arm actually fit very nicely between the frame mounts. I did have to add some shims. You can also see that i had a inner shim made to fill the gap as the 450's swing arm normally also bolted to the engine. the nightmare was actually in the dog legs. the geometry with stock linkage made the bike sit really high. I ended up using the dog leg from the CRF450, then found soops adjustable dog bones which allowed me to adjust the height. I did have to machine a new bolt nut for the side that goes by the chain so the bolt would not stick out. as i stated above the ohlin shock was a easy fit. I would have stuck with the yz450f dog leg link, but the ohlin shock end was for the honda with a U end verse the eyelet that comes on Yamaha. so i had to switch the dog legs which i think also caused all the linkage issues. nonetheless if you want to go this route or anyone else i can share the full setup and how toos.) when i originally started the change was not for anything other than the ability to have rear disk brakes. the engine is my next project so i'm excited to see how things work for you.

I’ve been looking into that. I’m considering going down in size using the recommended rear size of 100/100-18 instead of the larger 110/100-18, like many people do, it not only saves weight, less weight to initiate spin, but allows the rear to track better in ruts and hard terrain. You’ve found brands are lighter?

@@lowbuckgarage1 I don't know what brand your using but I heard Dunlop mx 33 is light and found Metzler 6 day extremes to be very light..7and 10 lbs. I would recommend checking into it. Look up TMC Co. Bike bandit bullit build,,you can get some more idea's pics on their website....they are in Cali. and rent vintage bikes to race....even at G Helen

I've even notice different brands and types of moto boots can vary dramatically in weight....check your gear

@@douglaslangham4417 Thanks, I’ll check into it. I’ve been trying to decide on a new rear for GHelen. I saw a group was offering rentals there at GH for new KTMs - very pricey!

@@douglaslangham4417 and I found this: www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/updated-list-of-tire-weight-lightest-mx-tire,1368215